Sappey applauds community effort to clean up Tropical Storm Ida debris along the Brandywine
State Rep. Christina Sappey and volunteers during a recent clean up of storm damage near the Brandywine.
State Rep. Christina Sappey, D-Chester, publicly thanked groups and individuals that participated in cleanup efforts near the Brandywine Picnic Park on Saturday.
In the wake of Tropical Storm Ida last fall, a large amount of debris from the river and the surrounding neighborhoods had been deposited...
Ida brings massive floods, damage, tornados to Chester County
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
Just one of the dozens of flooded areas in Chester County from the remnants of Hurricane Ida, which dumped 6-8 inches of rain on the county, Wednesday. Photo: courtesy Chester County Emergency Services.
A vicious storm – the remnants of Hurricane Ida — ripped through Chester County Wednesday, causing widespread flooding, power outages and damage,...
Small open space acquisition could have big impact, officials say
Natural Lands announced the permanent protection of a vulnerable section of East Branch Brandywine Creek. The acquisition and immediate transfer of the 12- acre property to East Brandywine Township ensures access to the creek for recreation and protects the scenic view along Route 282 in Downingtown, Chester County.
“While it may seem like a small property, its conservation is quite significant,”...
Victory delays water fundraiser due to low water
Victory co-founders Ron Barchet and Bill Covaleski standing in the low waters of the Brandywine Creek — has made canoeing on parts of the creek impossible, forcing the cancellation of the Headwaters cleanup/fundraising event.
DOWNINGTOWN — Victory Brewing Company’s daylong celebration and fundraiser, Victory for the Headwaters, scheduled for Sept. 12, has been cancelled due to low water levels...
Victory to host fundraiser to benefit clean water
PARKESBURG — Victory Brewing Company will host Victory for the Headwaters, a daylong celebration and fundraiser,on Saturday, Sept. 12 from noon to 8 pm.
The event starts with a volunteer trash clean up canoe trip down the Brandywine River and continues at Victorys Parkesburg brewery at 3127 Lower Valley Road where the Victory for the Headwaters fundraiser will be held, and the real party starts. ...
Coatesville man drowns in Brandywine
PENNSBURY — A Coatesville man drowned while swimming in the Brandywine Creek Sunday, after apparently being pulled into deep water by the current, State Police said Thursday.
Samuel Garcia Javier, 25, was swimming in the Brandywine near the Brandywine River Museum around 5 p.m. when the currents appeared to push him into deeper water and prevented him from getting back into the shallows. Seeing he...
Volunteers sought for earth-shaking initiative
1,400 trees to be planted in East Fallowfield Township
The Brandywine Conservancy is taking the lead on a project to plant 1,400 trees in East Fallowfield Township on Saturday; volunteers are needed.
Conservationists hope area residents will dig this important environmental activity: planting 1,400 trees in East Fallowfield Township on Saturday, Oct. 26.
The Brandywine Conservancy, Guardians of the...
Day of bonding, beautifying Brandywine
Volunteers being sought for Saturday morning creek cleanup
Organizers of the Brandywine Creek Cleanup on Saturday are seeking residents’ help to spruce up a treasured resource.
Sponsored by the City of Coatesville, the Brandywine Valley Association (BVA), the Coatesville Community Policing Committee, and the Coatesville Parks and Recreation Commission, the event will begin rain or shine at 8 a.m....
Quenching thirst for beer – and its history
Victory Brewing Co. co-founder entertains crowd at CFHS
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Bill Covaleski, co-founder of Victory Brewing Company, shares more beer samples and conversation after his well-received lecture at the Chadds Ford Historical Society.
Bill Covaleski, co-founder of Downingtown’s thriving Victory Brewing Company, owes a considerable amount of debt; fortunately...
Coatesville fares well, Valley, So. Coatesville worst in runoff study
While local towns had mixed report card in Clean Water Action study, all could do better, authors say
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The 25 municipalities of the Brandywine Creek basin were graded this week for how their ordinances manage storm water runoff, with Pocopson ranking first and Valley and South Coatesville rated worst.
PENNSBURY — Two local municipalities scored worst — Valley and...
